Stewards Report

HARNESS RACING VICTORIA

STEWARDS REPORT FOR BENDIGO

SATURDAY 30 JULY 2022

	Brett Day Adrian Crowther Des Benger Peter Lamb (Starter) Dr Richard Cust / Dr Clare Williams-Patterson (Vets)
	Track:    Good	Weather:	Fine

 

Trainers with multiple horses engaged in any given race were questioned as to the intended driving tactics to be adopted. 

RACE 1 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE (1650 MS)

Tayla French, driver of Rocking Bugatti ($4.60), was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in last placing beaten 20m. Ms French explained she attributed the performance to Rocking Bugatti racing without cover from the 1000m after the speed remained consistent thereafter. Post-race veterinary examination of Rocking Bugatti failed to reveal any significant findings.

RACE 2 – ALDEBARAN PARK WINTER TROTTERS CUP FINAL (GROUP 2) (2150 MS)

Ollivici NZ broke during the early stages of the score up, however filled its allotted barrier position. A warning was placed on the record of Ollivici NZ.

Peakz Luck NZ was held up rounding the final turn and the early part of the straight.

Aldebaran Kiri had difficulty in fully securing clear running inside the final 200m.

RACE 3 – SMARTLINE PERSONAL MORTGAGE ADVISERS PACE (2150 MS)

Mighty Flying Art NZ pulled hard during the middle stages.

Chris Alford, driver of Line Up NZ, accidentally dropped his left foot passing the 200m.

RACE 4 – BENDIGO LOCKSMITHS 3YO PACE (1650 MS)

Our Little Jet pulled hard during the middle stages.

Our Little Jet was held up rounding the final turn and in the early part of the straight prior to utilising the sprint lane.

Leigh Sutton, driver of Just Hope, accidentally dropped his left foot approaching the 100m.                                                                        

RACE 5 - VALE STAN RUTLAND PACE (2150 MS)

The start of this event was delayed avoiding a clash with Race 5 from Wentworth Park.

Im Off N Gone NZ was held up rounding the final turn and in the early part of the straight.

RACE 6 – BENDIGO SKI BOAT CENTRE PACE (2150 MS)

Cemetery Bay pulled hard during the middle stages.

Cemetery Bay was held up rounding the final turn and in the early part of the straight.

Amillion Princess was held up rounding the final turn and in the early part of the straight.

Post-race veterinary examination of High Flying Harry NZ ($2.10 fav – beaten 15m) revealed the gelding to be displaying abnormal respiratory sounds. The stable advised blood samples would be conducted in the coming days and undertook to report those findings to Stewards.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for The Last Chance breaking gait approaching the 200m. After taking evidence from drivers Cody Crossland (The Last Chance), Ryan Sanderson (Vanquish Stride NZ) and review of the available replays it was established that passing the 300m Sixty, which was positioned on the marker pegs, hung out resulting in Wheres Seggy being tightened out onto The Last Chance which shifted out contacting the sulky of Vanquish Stride NZ resulting in The Last Chance breaking gait. A warning was placed on the record of Sixty.

Post-race veterinary examination of Sixty revealed the gelding to be displaying the Thumps. Sixty will now be stood down from racing until a veterinary clearance is tendered.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT - 8 AUGUST 2022

Mark Pitt, stable representative of High Flying Harry NZ advised subsequent to the poor performance at Bendigo on July 30 2022, that blood tests taken had revealed no abnormalities.  Mr.Pitt stated High Flying Harry NZ has had a light week of training and would continue with the current preparation.

RACE 7 – HARAS DES TROTTEURS WAGON APOLLO TROTTERS FREE FOR ALL (GROUP 3) (2150 MS)

Sundons Courage, which broke during the score up, was out of position at the start and will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

Kyvalley Chief NZ broke as the start was effected resulting in Humble Ladd NZ being checked shortly afterwards. Kyvalley Chief NZ will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

Humble Ladd NZ pulled hard during the middle stages.

Brandlo Prince was held up rounding the final turn and the early part of the straight prior to utilising the sprint lane.

RACE 8 – ALLIED EXPRESS JANE ELLEN (GROUP 3) (2150 MS)

Bettor Robyn was declared a late scratching at 4:37pm acting on veterinary advice.

Itzamajor Surprise underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started at Ballarat the night prior. Neither examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Itzamjor Surprise was held up rounding the final turn and in the early part of the straight.

RACE 9 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND CLAIMING PACE (1650 MS)

Bernie Winkle NZ underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations in accordance with HRV Policy due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races which did not reveal any significant findings.

Josh Aiken, driver of Reactor Now, was fined $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) in that inside the final 200m he applied the whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion.

Ellen Tormey, driver of Bernie Winkle NZ, explained she elected to remain following Sicario passing the 800m as Reactor Now commenced to improve three wide consistent with the usual racing pattern of the gelding. Ms Tormey further added that in doing so she was mindful of the moderate speed set up until that point which would make it increasingly difficult to make ground wide, that Bernie Winkle NZ is best driven when saved for one run as late as possible and that she felt Sicario (2nd favourite) was a suitable runner to follow. Ms Tormey added rounding the final turn she was hopeful of obtaining the position ahead of Pocket Thedeal NZ as that runner commenced to give ground, however was unsuccessful in doing so which resulted in Bernie Winkle NZ being held up to the finish.

RACE 10 – WOODLANDS STUD PACE (1650 MS)

The all clear of this event delayed allowing Daryl Douglas, driver of 3rd placed Major Watson NZ, the opportunity to review the available replays over the concluding stages. Upon review Mr Douglas declined to lodge a protest and all clear was given.

Approaching the 300m Major Watson NZ commenced to shift out to secure clear running as Feel The Reign commenced to give ground simultaneous to Rockntommy Rulz NZ shifting in resulting in Major Watson NZ not establishing a full run outside of Captain Maastricht and consequently Major Watson NZ racing in restricted room thereafter.

Tayla French, driver of Rockntommy Rulz NZ, was cautioned for permitting the gelding to shift in approaching the finish tightening Major Watson NZ in onto Captain Maastricht which was steadied as a consequence.

 

Brett Day

Chairman

 

‘This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at the sole discretion of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards as races are reviewed as per the ‘HRV Stewards Internal Review Process’.

 

Raceday Summary

Swabs		Pre-Race: Race 1 – Arden Roanoke NZ, The Kingsman NZ; Race 2 – Parisian Artiste NZ, Sultan Sass, Kyvalley Finn; Race 3 – Line Up NZ; Race 4 – Petillante NZ; Race 5 – Im Off N Gone NZ; Race 6 – Dadndave NZ, Cemetery Bay; Race 7 - Nephew Of Sonoko, Sundons Courage; Race 8 – Treachery, Enchanted Stride; Race 9 – Ozzie Battler; Race 10 – Neds Beach NZ
		Post-Race: Race 1 – Dessie Gee; Race 2 – Ollivici NZ; Race 3 – Hi Mynameisjeff NZ; Race 4 – Petillante NZ; Race 5 – Von Art NZ; Race 6 – Dadndave NZ; Race 7 – Nephew Of Sonoko; Race 8 - Treachery; Race 9 – Ozzie Battler; Race 10 – Clem Mcardle
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 9	J Aiken		R156(2)(a)	$200
Cautions
Race 10	T French		D/CT
Horse Actions
Race 6	Sixty		SDVC
Race 7	Kyvalley Chief NZ		ODM
Race 7	Sundons Courage		ODM
Late Scratchings
Race 8	Bettor Robyn		4.37 pm	Vets